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Why were Ecuador’s electricity master plans left half-finished? Outfitting the Chola Cuencana; Santa Isabel fined for unpermitted construction; Mayor on trial

Why were Ecuador’s electricity master plans left half-finished? Outfitting the Chola Cuencana; Santa Isabel fined for unpermitted construction; Mayor on trial

Oct 20, 2026

Bored? - (De El Mercurio del domingo, 18/10) Carmen Cuji, Reinventado el bordado tradicional de la Chola Cuencana (Carmen Cuji: Reinventing the traditional embroidery of the Chola Cuencana) - Carmen Cuji is the owner of the Cholas brand, started in 2012, with its own...

Constitutional conflicts could derail U.S. trade deal

October 20th, 2026

‘The water disappeared’ and then the tourists stopped coming

October 20th, 2026

Thirty-five years ago, the founder of North Face bought millions of acres in Chile, leading to the largest private land donation in history

October 19th, 2026

Industry and business blackouts extended as hydro production drops and Colombian transfers dwindle

October 19th, 2026

Priest is killed when crucifix falls on him as he served mass in a Guayaquil church

October 19th, 2026

Good enough for government work

October 19th, 2026

Veteran cast brings ACT’s ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ to life

October 18th, 2026

It’s colada morada Saturday at Hogar Cristo Rey; Sink hole closes road to Turi; Andean bears at San Blas; AI and QR codes resurrect the dead at city cemetery

October 17th, 2026

This is an energy crisis that didn’t need to happen, according to two former officials

October 17th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

‘The water disappeared’ and then the tourists stopped coming

‘The water disappeared’ and then the tourists stopped coming

Oct 20, 2026

At Ecuador's Mazar reservoir, stranded boats and threatened crops reveal another side of the electricity crisis. Now, emergency conditions at the Amaluza reservoir show why the problem reaches far beyond tourism. “Elaine, Ecuador has invented a new tourist...

Veteran cast brings ACT’s ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ to life

October 18th, 2026

Ecuador’s jubilado visa in 2026: What the rules actually say now and how they change

October 14th, 2026

It rained so why isn’t the electricity problem over?

October 13th, 2026

Could Gringolandia become a power plant?

October 12th, 2026

Scenes from Asunción: Remembrance of things past, monuments to dictators, crumbling cemetery vaults

October 8th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

Why Ecuador is losing its fight against crime

October 17th, 2026

Indigenous organizations attack government plan to launch new Amazon oil auction in December

October 16th, 2026

The Fresh Prince of Belgium

October 16th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Wednesday at the Hogar: Hands-On Copper Crafting Workshop!

October 14th, 2026

Language Exchange In Cuenca

October 19th, 2026

“Paulina Tamayo: It’s music, it’s tradition, it’s Ecuador” Temporary Exhibition

October 16th, 2026

Duende Latino Guitar Concert

October 20th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

3 Story Renovated House for Sale

October 20th, 2026

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

October 20th, 2026

Bright modern furnished 2 br 2 b apt, w covered balcony w city view

October 19th, 2026

Small Timeless Colonial Charm in El Centro

September 24th, 2026

Community Posts See more

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

October 20th, 2026

New Visa Category for Online Jobs

October 20th, 2026

VOCES DEL CORAZÓN is coming! ✨

October 20th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

October 20th, 2026

Quality Dental Care That Respects Your Budget

October 19th, 2026

Health News

Your walking speed may reveal a surprising clue about how well you’re aging

October 15th, 2026

Anti-inflammatory diets and their important role in the metabolic syndrome

October 11th, 2026

For older adults, a fall can be a life-changing event; Here’s how to prevent it

October 7th, 2026

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